Heather Kennedy
On March 26, 2008, Heather Kennedy, a math teacher, and track coach at Wantagh High School on Long Island, New York, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and third degree rape, after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student.1 Kennedy was arrested a second time on July 21, 2008, after violating a court order to cease contact with the teen. Kennedy faces additional charges in relation to her second arrest, including committing a criminal sexual act and criminal contempt.2
Fast Facts
- Born: ca. 19831
- Residence: Long Island, New York1
- Had been teaching for three years1
- Initial charges in March 2008: Third degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child1
- Additional charges in July 2008: Third degree rape, endangering the welfare of a child, committing a criminal sexual act and criminal contempt2
The Incident
Kennedy had reportedly been tutoring the student at his home in Massapequa, New York when the first incident took place.1
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